Daily Current Affairs – July

With reference to the application of Artificial Intelligence in modern combat aviation and the concept of "Loyal Wingman" platforms, consider the following statements: 1 A loyal wingman is an uncrewed autonomous aerial vehicle featuring AI capabilities designed to fly alongside and coordinate directly with crewed fighter jets in high-threat environments. 2 These autonomous platforms can be configured to carry electronic warfare payloads, execute reconnaissance missions, or perform one-way strikes to shield crewed aircraft from air defense grids. 3 Under current international human rights law treaties, uncrewed autonomous drones are strictly prohibited from flying inside European airspace under any conditions. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Regarding the biological mechanics of cardiovascular health and the pharmacological innovation of "PCSK9 Inhibitors," consider the following statements: 1 The PCSK9 protein binds to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors on liver cells, triggering their destruction and leading to higher concentrations of bad cholesterol in the bloodstream. 2 Blocking the PCSK9 protein allows more LDL receptors to remain active on liver cell surfaces, thereby increasing the liver's capacity to extract and clear bad cholesterol from the body. 3 The newly approved oral tablet 'Lipfendra' completely eliminates the biological necessity for the human body to possess any liver infrastructure to manage lipids. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical and military dimensions of "Exercise Pitch Black": 1 Exercise Pitch Black is a premier, biennial multinational air-combat exercise hosted centrally by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). 2 The inaugural deployment of Indian Air Force Rafale jets to the exercise in Australia enhances tactical interoperability, joint combat mapping, and operational synchronization among partner nations. 3 Under the foundational provisions of the comprehensive strategic partnership, India and Australia are legally bound to merge their respective air forces into a singular unified military command. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding infrastructure initiatives and strategic policy tracking indices: 1 Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR: India's first high-speed rail corridor, developed with strategic and financial backing from Japan. 2 NITI Aayog Friendliness Index: Evaluates sub-national investment climates across key pillars to identify policy blockages and competitive federalism trends. 3 E20 Bullet Train: A hyper-advanced rocket ship engineered exclusively to carry cargo containers directly to the surface of the Moon. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Regarding the constitutional distribution of legislative powers over high-speed transportation infrastructure and space exploration under the Seventh Schedule, consider the following statements: 1 "Railways" and all matters connected with the construction of inter-state high-speed rail corridors fall strictly under the exclusive legislative domain of the Union List. 2 Coordinated scientific bodies, astronomical mapping, and international space research operations (like tracking data from the JWST) are managed centrally through Union List entries. 3 An individual state legislative assembly possesses the absolute autonomous power to unilaterally declare a full conventional war against a foreign aerospace major without consulting the Parliament. How many of the statements given above are correct?